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Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersOUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF EXISTENCE OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF EXISTENCE•Welcome back to us! •Don’t skip reading Supergirl! It’s so fun! •Customer outreach (via emails). •Where Monsters Lie vol 3 Dead End, and how you can get it! •Shopify’s email interface is… lacking… •Some big events are coming to Challengers this Fall! •Our non-existent Diamond orders. •Thanks, Patrons! •Opening new accounts at new-to-us distributors. •More like NO-kemon cards, amirite??  This episode is dedicated to all the cyborbs.---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challe...2025-08-111h 06Contest of ChallengersContest of Challengers“MITCHELL!” “MITCHELL!”•Patrick is joined by Mitchell Davies of All Star Comics in Melbourne, Australia! •How can 2 stores 15,570 kilometers apart have the exact same experiences selling comics? •2 Will Eisner “Spirit of Comics” Retailer Award recipients! •Which store has the better All-Ages section? •How GHOSTBUSTERS brought the stores together. •All Star predominantly sells American comics, so how do they get them? •Working with the same distributors from very different distances.  This episode is dedicated to 9,675.05 miles.---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #743 2025-06-301h 31Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersYOU HAVE MORE VALUE THAN THIS YOU HAVE MORE VALUE THAN THIS•The 200th Anniversary of the first comic book? •Marvel’s 616 Day. •The Golden Biscuit of Adventure Comics #210. •Problems for IDW. •Zenescope leaves Diamond. •What we’ve never received from Diamond. •Comics talked about in this episode:      SUPERMAN TREASURY EDITION 2025     NEW HISTORY OF THE DCU #1      GOTHAM CITY SIRENS UNFIT FOR ORBIT #1      EXQUSITE CORPSES #3  This episode is dedicated to The Glasgow Looking Glass.---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #742 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal k...2025-06-231h 08Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersHOW TO MEET THE MOST AMOUNT OF NEEDS HOW TO MEET THE MOST AMOUNT OF NEEDS•Magic the Gathering: Final Fantasy and the wave of unmeetable collector demand. •Prioritizing the in-store experience. •Back issue bundles! •Gehenna Naked Aggression’s printing issue. •No more Marvel Masterworks? •How the 1999 manga “The Future I Saw” is currently effecting Japanese tourism. •Getting a credit line from a comic distributor. •Sourcing comic supplies from Lunar. •Warner Bros Discovery splits in 2!  This episode is dedicated to a 45+ year-old office desk that lived a very full life.---------- This episode was digitally edited by Clean...2025-06-161h 02Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersDIAMONDS AREN’T FOREVER DIAMONDS AREN’T FOREVER•Childhood toy line nostalgia into today’s comic publishing. •Literally half of this episode is about action figures. Be warned. •An “important” Diamond update!  This episode is dedicated to Mark & Jasmine.---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #740 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent’s Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent’s...2025-06-091h 00Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersHOW DEEP OF A WELL HOW DEEP OF A WELL•We press “record” in the middle of a conversation about just-announced Marvel Legends figures from a Hasbro livestream.   •Morgan Perry is the BEST! •A duct-cleaning coincidence. •Thanks, Patrons! •Deadpool/Batman! •The strength of the market for the late summer. •Thank you, Peter David.  This episode is dedicated to a little Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo! ---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #739 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “...2025-06-021h 17Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersTHINK OF THINGS TO THINK OF THINK OF THINGS TO THINK OF•A week of repairs for the Podcastitorium! •July's Lunar orders are due when?!? •Ad Populum officially owns Diamond. •BLADES OF FURRY signing recap. •Mission Impossible Final Reckoning giveaway swag!  This episode is dedicated to doing your own stunts ---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #738 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent’s Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh...2025-05-2648 minContest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersA CODEFIED STRUCTURE A CODEFIED STRUCTURE•Paper vs PDF •Using physical catalogs when ordering. •Receiving stock from Scholastic. •Comics talked about in this episode:      GHOST PEPPER #1      SIXTH GUN ROAD TO THE SIXTH #0      OUT OF ALCATRAZ #3      ROBIN & BATMAN JASON TODD #1      JL VS GODZILLA VS KONG II #1      GODDAMN TRAGEDY #1      MOMMY BLOG  This episode is dedicated to Dal’s mom’s 80th birthday!---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #737 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Rich...2025-05-191h 05Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersNOT A PATH TO FOLLOW NOT A PATH TO FOLLOW•Website tweaks and notifications. •Searching PRH for “I Am a Hero.” •Details of our Career Day at a local elementary school. •Free Comic Book Day wrap-up. •The Chillin’ Like a Villain Art Show opening! •Comic talked about in this episode:      EXQUISITE CORPSES #1  This episode is dedicated to the darker seid of love. ---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #736 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kot...2025-05-121h 15Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersA WEEK IN THE DAY A WEEK IN THE DAY•No more “Charles” at the bank! •Forgetting subscribers’ names. •A mystery box of comics from Lunar! •MORE shortages from Lunar this week!! •Thanks, Patrons! •The FCBD Comic Shop Crawl. •Career Day! •Diamond has finally been sold! Probably.  This episode is dedicated to teachers and their infinite patience. ---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #735 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Ac...2025-05-051h 07Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersTHIS IS DUMB, JUST, PERIOD. THIS IS DUMB, JUST, PERIOD.•Free Comic Book Day week prep. •Upcoming events! •Now that BOOM! Is distributed by Penguin Random House… •New Comic Book Day constant shipping woes. •Every month keeps getting bigger for Godzilla! •Scholastic, one more publisher Diamond has just stopped supplying. •Comics talked about in this episode:      SUPERGIRL #1      ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN INCURSION #1 This episode is dedicated to both Michael B. Jordans. ---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #734 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) In...2025-04-281h 04Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersIS THIS WHAT RESPECT FEELS LIKE? IS THIS WHAT RESPECT FEELS LIKE?•Dal already has thoughts for next year’s C2E2! •It’s our C2E2 2025 recap episode! It was a pretty great show and got us more excited to be doing what we do. •Who we met/talked to! •Dal’s Dan Mora story! •Patrick’s first-ever CGC grading experience. •Diamond Comic Distributors has an official, legal buyer. •Our cloudy front window. This episode is dedicated to Hiroshi Tanahashi’s last match in the United States. ---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. Ho...2025-04-211h 12Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersABSOLUTE UNITS OF DESTRUCTION (with MORGAN PERRY) ABSOLUTE UNITS OF DESTRUCTION•Patrick is joined by MORGAN PERRY, Marketing Manager at Square Enix, Inc. •Square Enix has a new program for comic shops, Comic Partner, and Morgan is here to tell us about it! •Getting manga into the hands of manga fans new and old! •Upcoming manga series you cannot miss! •Morgan’s email: mperry@us.square-enix.com (for retailers who want to join Comic Partner and/or just learn more about Square Enix) •Morgan’s previous CoC appearance: https://challengers.libsyn.com/i-literally-do-not-live-in-a-world-without-comics This episode is dedicated to the Square Enix...2025-04-141h 24Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersIT’S NOT LIKE YOU’RE CONFUSING THE CHILDREN IT’S NOT LIKE YOU’RE CONFUSING THE CHILDREN•Tariffs in comics. •Dal’s take on Lost Fantasy #1. •Cover designs. •The closure of ThingsFromAnotherWorld .com. •Thanks, Patrons! •Publishers missing from Diamond. •Updating Sidekicks! This episode is dedicated to IKEA Kallax shelving. ---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #731 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent’s Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” V...2025-04-071h 00Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersAPOLOGIZING FOR THINGS NOT OUR FAULT APOLOGIZING FOR THINGS NOT OUR FAULT•Trying to buy a Will Ospreay print by Rob Schamberger. •MORE problems with Lunar shipments! •MORE problems with Diamond shipments! •2 annoying online transactions (one eBay, one Challengers). •Alliance Entertainment enters into an agreement to purchase Diamond Comic Distributors! What do we know about Alliance? •We’re 17!! This episode is dedicated to the 22% of small businesses that make it to 17 years. ---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #730 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)2025-03-311h 07Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersRELIABLY FRUSTRATING RELIABLY FRUSTRATING•Next week is maybe the biggest New Release week we’ve ever had, in both quantity and dollar amount. •Lunar shortages! •Quantity limits. •Lunar growing pains. •Marvel’s “new” ideas. •The return of Adventure Time comics. •The soap opera that is Void Rivals. •Comics talked about in this episode:      ABSOLUTE FLASH #2     DARK REGARDS #1      PLAGUE HOUSE #1      BATTLE BEAST #1, #2      RESURRECTION MAN QUANTUM KARMA #1, #2, #2 This episode is dedicated to Kazuchika Okada’s 1-year Continental Championship title reign.---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of C...2025-03-241h 12Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersI’M SURE YOU’RE GOING SOMEWHERE WITH THIS I’M SURE YOU’RE GOING SOMEWHERE WITH THIS •The next few weeks of New Releases are MASSIVE. •What we’re looking forward to at C2E2. •Gabi Mendez signing recap! •An upcoming art show. •Comics talked about in this episode:      FIRE AND ICE WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER #1     HARLEY QUIN FARTACULAR SILENT BUTT DEADLY #1 This episode is dedicated to meals with good friends.---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #728 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James V...2025-03-171h 06Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersTHE BULLSEYE OF BULLSEYES THE BULLSEYE OF BULLSEYES •Godzilla vs Chicago, one week later. •New Dark Horse graphic novels immediately unavailable. •Andrea Bell signing recap! •”Reducing complexity.” •Diamond bankruptcy notices. •DTC podcast invite. •Comic talked about in this episode:      ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN #1     ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #1      FREE PLANET #1      ASSORTEED CRISIS EVENTS #1 This episode is dedicated to being Satanized.---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #727 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christ...2025-03-101h 12Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersVALIDABLE VALIDABLE •ComicsPRO Annual Meeting part 2! •Batman H2SH. Pronounced “huh-toosh” •Back to ComicsPRO news! •GODZILLA! •Dal vs the MCU. •Comic talked about in this episode:      BATMAN #157 This episode is dedicated to Michelle Trachtenburg.---------- This episode was edited and transcribed by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #726 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent’s Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Tre...2025-03-031h 06Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersALL BUSINESS ALL BUSINESS •This IS a business podcast, after all. •It’s Tax Time (never to be confused with “Toni Time”)! •Paying vendors. •ComicsPRO news (of which there is little when we recorded). •Comic talked about in this episode:      ABSOLUTE FLASH #1 This episode is dedicated to all the hard workers of the ComicsPRO Annual Conference. ---------- This episode was edited and transcribed by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #725 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Chr...2025-02-241h 05Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersSALE APPARENT SALE APPARENT •Distribution shipping schedules. •How did the 2025 “I Love You But I’ve Chosen Comics” sale do for us? •Shopify user permissions. •BONUS: Dal’s favorite local chicken take-out restaurants. This episode is dedicated to chicken, in all its delicious, edible forms. ---------- This episode was NOT edited and transcribed by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #724 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent’s Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, James VanOs...2025-02-171h 16Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersINTRODUCING UNCERTANTY TO THE PROCESS INTRODUCING UNCERTANTY TO THE PROCESS •Sacrificers #13 shortage and what Lunar did about it. •Upcoming bookmark! •More publishers abandoning Diamond. •DSTLRY’s digital collectibles. •A new/current Shopify headache. •Comics talked about in this episode:      I WAS A FASHION SCHOOL SERIAL KILLER #1     LOST FANTASY #1, #2, #3      WE’RE TAKING EVERYONE DOWN WITH US #1 This episode is dedicated to diversity. And we’ll celebrate it forever. ---------- This episode was edited and transcribed by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #723 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro...2025-02-101h 03Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersTHE KYLE-VERSE with KYLE HIGGINS THE KYLE-VERSE with KYLE HIGGINS •It’s an extra-special, extra-long episode featuring KYLE HIGGINS (and Andrew Challenger)!! •Image’s MASSIVE-VERSE is a universe within itself featuring Radiant Black, Rogue Sun, Super-Massive, Inferno Girl Red, No/One, and more, and Kyle tells us ALL about it! •RADIANT BLACK #31 is the prefect jumping on point and is available to order from Challengers (or any local comic shop) RIGHT NOW! •Did you know Kyle blew Challengers up in the pages of Nightwing? And he ALMOST did it again during Radiant Black’s ‘Catalyst War’! What did we ever d...2025-01-281h 39Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersNO SAFETY NET NO SAFETY NET •How much does our Sale T-Shirt cost? •Small week of releases for the week of our Sale. •One World Under Doom vs X-Manhunt. •Patrick is a "Top 30 Women to Look Out For in 2025" candidate! •What does Diamond’s Chapter 11 filing mean for Challengers? •A last second BOOM! Announcement!•Comics talked about in this episode:      BUG WARS #1, #2      FREE FOR ALL #1      MINE IS A LONG, LONESOME GRAVE #1 This episode is dedicated to the Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels. ---------- This episode was edited and transcribed by Cleanvoice. H...2025-01-271h 15Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersCONCIERGE SERVICE CONCIERGE SERVICE •Shopify God Mode. •Inventory reconciliation. •Lucky Devils signing (and 2 upcoming signings). •Ratioed bookplates. •Chicago Box Co price increase. •Decreasing Image discounts. •Cleanvoice results from last week. •Comics talked about in this episode:      OUT OF ALCATRAZ #1, #2      GODZILLA HEIST #1      ZATANNA #1      ASSORTED CRISIS EVENTS #1 This episode is dedicated to the birthdays of Karen Davison, Jamie Lamb, and Maria Palmer. ---------- This episode was edited and transcribed by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #720 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: Ja...2025-01-201h 07Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersCOMMUNITY INREACH COMMUNITY INREACH•NOT recorded in a car! •Community outreach and fan base cultivation. •Store eras. 5, maybe? •Challengers adages.•Comic talked about in this episode:      ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM #1 This episode is dedicated to big red “Record” and “Stop” buttons that are too easy to press by accident. ---------- This episode was edited and transcribed by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #719 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent’s Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, Ja...2025-01-1355 minContest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersMINUS FIVE MINUS FIVE •No more subscription discount! •The Amalgam allocation. •2024 Sales info! •Our Best Sellers of 2024. •The Saga subscriber epidemic.•Thanks, Patrons! This episode is dedicated to The Big Fat Quiz. ---------- This episode was edited and transcribed by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #718 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent’s Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent’s Mom), Kevin...2025-01-061h 04Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersYOU ARE A FIXTURE YOU ARE A FIXTURE •New Release List nonsense. •Your gifts to us. •December sales, thus far. •POP vinyl ordering. •Barnes & Noble’s impact.•Lucky Devils #1 signing event! •We’re just normal men. •’Twas the Night Before… This episode is dedicated to 1 year without my Dad. ---------- This episode was edited and transcribed by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #717 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent’s Mom), RJ City, Arune S...2024-12-301h 12Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersPOKING AROUND THE BACK END POKING AROUND THE BACK END •Christmas sales daze. •Knocking on the doorway of delinquency. •Financial mishmash. •Poking around the back end. •The same update on Diamond Comic Distributors.•Dal’s New Release videos. •I didn’t take notes for this section.•Upcoming financial changes. This episode is dedicated to Irish Christmas trees of the North.  ---------- This episode was edited and transcribed by Cleanvoice. How’d it sound? Contest of Challengers #716 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie K...2024-12-231h 05Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersTHE ONGOING SAGA THE ONGOING SAGA•An update on Diamond Comic Distributors.•(Lack of) SAGA for 2024. •Firing subscribers.•Loyality/Points programs.•Holiday restock. This episode is dedicated to the song “On The Loose” by SAGA. ---------- Contest of Challengers #715 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent’s Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent’s Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh ----------Challenger...2024-12-161h 05Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersWHAT IS EVEN GOING ON? WHAT IS EVEN GOING ON?•Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld.•A week without Diamond. •Thanks, Patrons!•Ireland. •Spoiler. Not as in we can’t tell you, as in the Go-Bot. This episode is dedicated to Guinness. ---------- Contest of Challengers #714Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol “Patrick” Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent’s Mom), RJ City, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol “Dal” Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent’s Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Arune Singh ----------2024-12-091h 10Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersIT’S NOT AN ERA IT’S NOT AN ERA •Challengers Shelf Sponsorship is live! https://challengerscomics.com/products/shelf-sponsorship  •The Future of The X-Men starts Now!•Thanks, Patrons!•Comics talked about in this episode:      X-MEN #1      POWER FANTASY #1, #2      NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #1      RED BEFORE BLACK #1      KILL ALL IMMORTALS #1, #2Contest of Challengers #692 2024-07-081h 05Comics - Coffee - MetalComics - Coffee - MetalC/C/M Podcast Episode #100: Patrick BrowerWe did it! 100 Episodes! Join me as I bring back my very first guest and friend, the co-owner of Challengers Comics and Conversation, PATRICK BROWER! We chat about a billion things, including our albums of the years, some great comics we're reading, making music, and more! Check Patrick out at: Website: challengerscomics.com Twitter: @challengers Instagram: @challengerscomicsconversation COMICS-COFFEE-METAL is hosted by DON CARDENAS Twitter: @doncardenasart Instagram: @doncardenasart Website: doncardenasart.com EMAIL: comicscoffeemetal...2023-01-132h 02Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersTHE WORD “NONE”THE WORD “NONE” •ChallengersComics.com has changed! •Why you should read EIGHT BILLION GENIES, I HATE THIS PLACE and BATMAN (starting at #125). •Our JLA/Avengers plans IF we get any copies. •Paint drinker. •Goddammit, please stop stealing our action figures!!! •Checking in with Jeanna, the ‘while driving’ edition. •Our modified Tuesday night email. •Just how well did our “NEW PRINTING” signs work?  Contest of Challengers #5742022-02-281h 03Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersAvoiding Landmines Isn’t EnoughNew AEW figure announcements and signings! WandaVision pulling out all the stops (we had not watched Episode 9 before this recording so there are no spoilers at all). Just knowing a landmine is there only helps you avoid that specific landmine. The Joker #1, and a look at the cultural impact of the Joker. Checking in with the first of DC’s post Infinite Frontier books (Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman). Now that Bad Idea’s ENIAC #1 is actually out, what does selling Bad Idea comics really look like? Also, Eniac #1 is really good. So good we c...2021-03-081h 03Contest of ChallengersContest of Challengers2020’s Top Graphic NovelsOur yearly “I Love You But I’ve Chose Comics” sale is coming up and Anissa Espinosa designed this year’s shirt! The difficulty getting the Transformer “Scorponok” and other items. Week 1 of DC’s Future State is under way, so how are they doing? This week’s annoyance: Star Wars High Republic #1. Top Graphic Novel sales for 2020 (https://challengerscomics.com/index.php/announcements/item/2310-top-graphic-novel-sales-for-2020) Wrestle Kingdom 15 (at the very end).2021-01-111h 15Comics - Coffee - MetalComics - Coffee - MetalC/C/M Podcast Episode #1: PATRICK BROWERHello! Welcome to the first episode of the Comic/Coffee/Metal Podcast!  My first guest is a Heavy Metal singing, Award Winning comic shop owning, and ink slinging renaissance man! Join Patrick Brower and I as we discuss the wide berth of metal genres, making music and comics, and more!   Patrick's Links:   Twitter: @Challengers Instagram: @gochallengersgo https://www.challengerscomics.com  https://www.facebook.com/divorcegun/    Site: www.doncardenasart.com/  Art Shop: www.doncardenasart.storenvy.com  Music: https://comicscoffeemetal.bandcamp.com/   Twitter: @doncarden...2019-04-3044 minContest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersMaybe Your Horizons Will Be BroadenedAlternate episode title: “High-Fives from Dal!” C2E2 is just about here, and we cannot wait!! …to not have to sell tickets anymore this year. The week’s tally of publishers’ emails. If he didn’t work in comics but still shopped for comics, how would Dal do it? The fun of selling Little Bird #1. Dal built us a new website!! You should give it a look at http://challengerscomics.com Free Comic Book Day details and the announcement of our Little Girls Release Party! Any news come out of Emerald City Comic Con ye...2019-03-181h 08Contest of ChallengersContest of ChallengersContest of Challengers 157: Quizzed-UpChallengersComics.com in action! No Challengerlympics. Dropped club members. And QuizUp! All this in CoC episode 157. 2014-02-0351 min